<p>Mitchell College seeks a dynamic, and highly organized professional with exceptional communication skills and an eye for detail to serve as the Financial Analyst//Bursar. The selected candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively with students, parents, employees, and other internal and external constituents with sensitivity and understanding. The Financial Analyst/Bursar will be responsible for directing Mitchell College's student billing and accounts receivable financial functions in accordance with all Federal and State guidelines. This position will be responsible for preparing and processing student billing, compiling financial information, and creating and processing journal entries, as well as reconciling reports.</p> <p>Responsibilities and Duties:</p> <p>Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all activities associated with student receivables, including:</p> <ul> <li>Billing, collections, account reconciliation and the timely preparation of 1098T transmittals. </li><li>Monitoring processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, completeness and compliance with all regulations. </li><li>Ensuring the processing of disbursements and refunds are in accordance with Federal and State regulations and institutional policies and procedures. </li><li>Maintaining student accounts to assure that financial aid payments and charges have been applied properly. </li><li>Reconciling and analyzing student financial aging to general ledger. </li><li>Processing student bills monthly and making necessary follow-up calls to students or parents. </li><li>Assisting students/parents with alternative payment options. </li><li>Issuing book vouchers/credits to students and reconciling related bookstore reports. </li><li>Ensuring student health insurance waivers and enrollment are completed in a timely manner. </li><li>Tracking outstanding student loans and receivables. </li><li>Reconciling financial aid between Powerfaids and the general ledger. </li><li>Reconciling student accounts receivable to the general ledger on a monthly basis </li><li>Estimating and tracking uncollectible receivables. </li><li>Maintaining all aspects of disbursement loan fund including refunds to students or agencies. </li><li>Partnering with Enrollment Management colleagues to improve, enhance and streamline the student experience between the Office of the Bursar, Registrar and Financial Aid. </li><li>Courteously answering questions and resolves concerns of all stakeholders, including staff, students and parents. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Required Education and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related Business Field </li><li>2-3 years' experience in related field preferred. </li><li>Ability to build relationships and rapport with customers, employees and students with diverse backgrounds. </li><li>Strong problem solving, organizational skills and time management skills </li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff. </li><li>Knowledge of Blackbaud (Financial Edge and Student Information Systems) or similar accounting system a plus. </li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with Blackbaud Financial Systems </li><li>Experience in a public or higher education environment </li></ul> <p>Key Skills / Knowledge:</p> <ul> <li>Standard computer skills (like Word, Excel, etc…) </li><li>Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, service providers, outside auditors, government agencies, students, parents, banks and vendors. </li><li>Ability to manage time effectively to respond to competing deadlines and college requests. </li><li>Manage and prioritize deadlines while maintaining flexibility for ongoing and unexpected projects. </li></ul> <p>This is a full-time position, eligible for our full suite of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision and retirement.</p>